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Moving expense deduction 2021 or 2022

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October 2, 2022
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Hi,

I moved to Canada from California (crossed the border on Jan 1, 2022, but paid the majority of moving expenses (loading, shipping, packing materials purchase, flights in 2021). I kept my U.S. job and worked remotely until mid 2022. Do I get to deduct any moving expenses? And if so, would it be for the 2021 or 2022 tax year? I am filing my 2021 taxes currently as I had applied for an extension.

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Best answer by TomD8

California does allow a moving expense deduction, but only for military moves or moves "related to the start of work at a new principal place of work". Time and distance tests must also be met.

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2021/2021-3913-instructions.pdf

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TomD8

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Sorry, moving expenses aren't deductible on a U.S. federal tax return unless you're active duty military moving due to military orders.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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zjna101Author

Thank you! I moved from California. Is it allowed on my state return given that I didn't change jobs until 5-6 months after moving?

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TomD8Answer

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California does allow a moving expense deduction, but only for military moves or moves "related to the start of work at a new principal place of work". Time and distance tests must also be met.

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2021/2021-3913-instructions.pdf

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.